Rodriguez’s second album leaves me pondering fates. While Santana enjoys success as a mixed-race group with accessible music, Rodriguez takes greater risks with penetrating social commentary. With new producer Steve Rowland, ‘Coming From Reality’ feels more focused and fuller-sounding, though occasionally more conventional—a worthwhile trade-off for this honest truth-teller
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Retro Reviews: Rodriguez: Cold Fact | Music From The Big Chair
Why isn’t anyone paying attention to Rodriguez? This Mexican troubadour’s candid, incisive lyrics rival Dylan’s, with a stronger, more accessible voice. He feels authentically street-smart, not merely feigning it. His observations suggest he’s witnessed real squalor. ‘Cold Fact’ is an outstanding debut from someone who insists on breaking down society’s facades.
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Sugar Man Film Coverage – Independent feature / Reviews – Nuts, Grazia, Attitude, TNT, Scout, Heat
Independent – Feature with Rodriguez & Malik.pdf Heat – Review & top 5.pdf Grazia – Review.pdf Attitude – Review.pdf Nuts – Review.pdf Scout – Review.pdf TNT – Preview.pdf